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Atlanta Falcons: Five takeaways from win over Washington

By Colin Hubbard

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) reacts after tackling Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (not shown) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) reacts after tackling Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (not shown) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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3) The pass rush still needs a lot of work

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brooks Reed (50) rushes Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brooks Reed (50) rushes Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

The Falcons finished with three sacks, all from players that will not make the 53-man roster. Ivan Mclennan and Cory Johnson each had a sack to go along with .5 sacks from Brandon Williams and Nordly Capi.

Beasley really struggled to start the game but finished on a somewhat high note. He was only able to get a free release on the quarterback one time on a stunt and forced an incompletion, but failed to make it around the edge. He also appeared to get injured but seems to be fine heading into next week.

With Dwight Freeney still being eased into the lineup, the pass rush looks lost. This comes as no surprise, but is still disappointing to watch. Let’s hope they get it together in the next three preseason games before the start of the regular season.

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